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Protocol for the development of a tool (INSPECT-IPD) to identify problematic randomised controlled trials when individual participant data are available

2026-02-07 health systems and quality improvement Title + abstract only
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IntroductionRandomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigate the safety and efficacy of interventions. It has become clear however that some RCTs include fabricated data. The INSPECT-SR tool assesses the trustworthiness of RCTs in systematic reviews of healthcare-related interventions. However, where individual participant data (IPD) can be obtained, a more thorough assessment of trustworthiness is possible. Consequently, INSPECT-SR recommends obtaining IPD to resolve uncertainties, though there ...

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